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KLH Audio Unveils Model Four

Compact Three-Way Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker for Modern Living Spaces

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
June 4, 2026
in News, Loudspeakers
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KLH Audio has introduced the Model Four, a new addition to its acclaimed Model Collection, making its debut at HIGH END Vienna 2026. Priced at $1,999 per pair, the Model Four is a slim 8-inch three-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker that bridges the gap between the Model Three and Model Five, delivering full-range performance in a highly placement-friendly cabinet designed for today’s homes.

  • The Next Chapter in the Model Collection
  • Built for Design-Conscious Listeners and Real Rooms
  • A Dedicated Midrange Driver Completes the Sonic Story
  • Model Four Key Specifications
  • Availability and Pricing

The Next Chapter in the Model Collection

KLH has carefully expanded its Model Collection since the successful reintroduction of the Model Five in 2021. The Model Three brought acoustic suspension excellence to a compact bookshelf design, while the Model Seven delivered flagship three-way performance with a massive 13-inch woofer in a narrow cabinet.

The new KLH Model Four combines the best attributes of these models: the 8-inch woofer from the Model Three paired with the midrange, tweeter, and crossover architecture of the Model Five. The result is a refined, full-range loudspeaker with exceptional vocal presence, midrange clarity, and high-frequency detail in a space-efficient form factor.

Built for Design-Conscious Listeners and Real Rooms

Modern listening environments — apartments, lofts, and living rooms — demand loudspeakers that perform well without dominating the space. The Model Four addresses this need with a wide 13-inch baffle and shallow 8.25-inch cabinet depth, making it the slimmest floorstander in the Model Collection.

Thanks to its acoustic suspension design, the Model Four delivers tight, accurate bass even when placed close to walls, eliminating the placement challenges common with ported designs. It includes a purpose-built 6-degree slanted riser base that aligns the drivers perfectly with the listener while keeping total depth under 11 inches.

This room-friendly approach, combined with classic mid-century modern aesthetics, makes the Model Four ideal for listeners who want high-fidelity sound without compromising interior design.

A Dedicated Midrange Driver Completes the Sonic Story

The Model Four features a true three-way sealed system housed in a structurally reinforced MDF enclosure. An 8-inch pulp-paper cone woofer reaches down to 46Hz, supported by a dedicated 4-inch pulp-paper cone midrange and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. A three-position Acoustic Balance Control switch — a signature KLH feature — allows fine-tuning of the mid and high frequencies to match room acoustics.

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“Model Four represents exactly where KLH is headed: honoring the acoustic principles that made this brand stand out while designing products for how people actually live and listen today,” said KLH Audio CEO Scott Hagen. “This is not a bookshelf speaker, nor is it simply a smaller Model Five. It is a distinctive, full-range acoustic-suspension loudspeaker, meticulously built to deliver the natural, controlled and room-friendly sound that defines KLH in a form that fits more homes, rooms and listeners.”

Model Four Key Specifications

  • Type: 3-Way 8” Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker
  • Frequency Response: 46Hz – 20,000Hz ±3dB
  • Low Frequency Extension: -10dB @ 35Hz
  • In-Room Sensitivity: 88dB @ 2.83V / 1M
  • In-Room Maximum SPL: 108dB
  • Power Handling: 150 Watts (600 Watts Peak)
  • Impedance: 6 Ohms (3.5 ohm minimum @ 120 Hz)
  • Crossover: MF 380Hz | HF 2,500Hz (2nd order electro-acoustic)
  • Drivers: 8” Woofer, 4” Midrange, 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter (all with reverse roll rubber suspension)
  • Dimensions (without riser): 26.0″ H x 13″ W x 8.25″ D
  • Dimensions (with riser): 32.2″ H x 13″ W x 10.9″ D
  • Finishes: English Walnut, Black Ash, White Oak with matching knit grilles
  • Included: Matte Black 6° Riser Base and Magnetic Grille

Availability and Pricing

The KLH Model Four will be available beginning September 2026 through authorized KLH dealers and directly via KLH Audio. Pricing is set at $999.99 USD each ($1,999.98 per pair), with European pricing at €999.00 each and UK pricing at £899.00 each (stands included). The speaker comes with KLH’s standard 10-year warranty.

Visitors to HIGH END Vienna 2026 can experience the Model Four in action at KLH Audio’s suite #1415 at Meliá Vienna starting Thursday, June 4.

With the introduction of the Model Four, KLH continues to expand its legacy of acoustic suspension loudspeakers, offering audiophiles exceptional performance and timeless design that fits beautifully into contemporary living spaces.

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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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